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Ex-lawyer and confidant of notorious Scots underworld figures releases tell all book

James McIntyre has been described as the real-life Tom Hagen, the fictional 'consigliere' or adviser to the Corleone mafia family in The Godfather movies.

Daily Record

Scots police 'had personal vendetta against ex-gangland figure Paul Ferris', claims new book

The book alleges cops were hellbent on bringing Ferris - once an enforcer for Glasgow crime lord Arthur Thompson - to justice.

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Must try harder: a report on Britain’s prep schools, 1965

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The Guardian - UK

Cop who nailed gangster Paul Ferris lifts the lid on moment he snared criminal

Daily Record

Glasgow's 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson whose reign of terror spanned 30 years remembered

On this day in 1993, feared Glasgow gangster Arthur Thompson Snr died in the most unlikely circumstances, bringing to an end a criminal empire that had spanned decades. This is the story of the Glasgow 'Godfather'.

Glasgow Live

Scottish ex-mobster avoided crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Scottish mobster Paul Ferris was known as one of the country's most feared men but has been free from a life of crime for over 20 years after MI5 carried out surveillance on him.

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Ex-mobster Paul Ferris avoided life of crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Former enforcer Ferris was one of the country’s most feared men during a criminal career in which he walked free from a murder charge and was caged for gun-running.

Daily Record

The story of Glasgow’s Provanmill Inn that played host to a criminal empire for over 30 years

The hub of feared crime boss Arthur Thompson for over 30 years, The Provanmill Inn once played host for gang meetings, robbery planning and drug deals - until it was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in 2004.

Glasgow Live

'Loving' mother died hours after collapsing in alcohol support group

'She was the kindest person you could ever meet'

Manchester Evening News

Former Glasgow gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald in rehab for cocaine addiction

The 61-year-old is a convicted bank robber and had close links to gangland figures Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson snr. He claims his 'life spiralled out of control' while addicted to the Class A drug.

Glasgow Live

'I'm in a fight for my life, but I'm up for it' - Paul Ferris' remarkable grit is an example to us all

Former Newcastle United midfielder and award-winning author Paul Ferris has spoken about his latest battle

Chronicle Live

Gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald backtracks on sit down with hood Paul Ferris over fears of 'interrogation'

The former pals had been arranging to sit down with Shaun Attwood’s True Crime Podcast on June 12 following a long-running feud between them.

Daily Record

Paul Ferris brands fellow hood Ian Blink MacDonald 'sweetie wife' in bitter spat over 'showdown'

A war of words between the former gangland figures has broken out after the duo came face to face at the A Night With Paul Ferris: The Final Chapter event last month.

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Scots gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald challenges Paul Ferris to showdown and promises 'no knives or guns'

The 61-year-old raised eyebrows after storming onto the stage and embracing his former pal during a live event - dubbed A Night With Paul Ferris: The Final Chapter - in Glasgow last month.

Glasgow Live

The Caravel, Glasgow's 'toughest' pub that was a favourite for city's gangsters

The Caravel Bar was intertwined with Glasgow's underworld crime scene, ran by Thomas and Margaret McGraw - one of Glasgow's most renowned crime couples.

The Guardian - UK

My daughter says it’s uncool to get Covid now. So, naturally, I got the dreaded second red line

After two years and five jabs, I finally caught coronavirus on holiday in south Wales. But despite my fevered state, I learned something new

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Wednesday headlines: Crack-fuelled murderer knifed Scots gran 25 times in frenzied attack

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Scottish gangster claims notorious gangland feud began over stolen drug stash

The Daily Record report that gangster Ian 'Blink' McDonald has lifted the lid on the events that caused the feared Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson to become sworn enemies

Daily Record

Gangster claims one of Scotland’s most notorious gangland feuds began over stolen drug stash

Convicted bank robber Ian "Blink" MacDonald said Paul Ferris asked him to sell a consignment worth tens of thousands of pounds which actually belonged to Arthur Thompson snr.

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